Sergeant First Class Brett Walz serves as the Military Science Instructor III NCOIC for the Virginia Military Institute. A native of St. Thomas, Pennsylvania, SFC Walz enlisted in the Army and attended One Station Unit Training at Fort Moore, Georgia where he trained as an Infantryman.

SFC Walz has served in several Infantry leadership positions from Team Leader to Platoon Sergeant. Additionally, SFC Walz served as a Recruiter, Basic Leaders Course Instructor, and S-3 Training NCOIC.

SFC Walz’s assignments include the 25th Infantry Division, Carlisle Recruiting Company, 2nd Infantry Division, 18th Airborne Corps Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, and the Joint  Special Operations Command.

SFC Walz’s military and civilian education includes Basic Leaders Course, Advanced Leaders Course, Senior Leaders Course, Common Faculty Development – Instructor Course, Army Combative level one, Army Recruiters Course, Battle Staff Noncommissioned Officers Course, Holistic Health and Fitness Course, Airborne School, Pathfinder School, and SERE Course. SFC Walz holds both a bachelor’s degree and master’s degrees from Liberty University, along with several professional certifications in artificial intelligence and information technology.

SFC Walz’s awards and decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Master Combat Infantryman Badge, Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, Basic Airborne Badge, Pathfinder Badge, Basic Army Instructor Badge, Senior Army Instructor Badge, Recruiter Badge, and the Order of Saint Maurice.